😻 Join us this Saturday evening for a special signing plus meet and greet with baker, author, and artist Kim-Joy!
Known for her whimsical and cute decorative baked goods, Kim-Joy gained recognition after appearing on Season 9 of the Great British Bake Off where she was co-runner-up, and again in 2022 as the winner of the Bake Off New Year Special.
She has gone on to write five cookbooks, plus 2025's Ordinary Joy: A Realistic Guide to Being Yourself, which draws from her own life and professional experience as a former mental health practitioner.
Earlier this month, Kim-Joy made her debut as a toy artist by collaborating with Kaleidos Creative to release the uber-cute Bake Me a Cat blind box series, along with a range of plush Meowcarons.
Don't miss your chance to meet this awesome creator!
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Kim-Joy Signing + Meet & Greet
Saturday, March 28
7:30-9:30pm
Free — All Ages
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Rotofugi
2780 N Lincoln Ave — Chicago
Open 10am-6pm Daily
An LGBTQ+ Safe Space
It's been quite the year. One that both dragged on forever…and yet somehow blew by us. We're excited though, because that means December is here and we are closing out the calendar with a BANGER of an exhibit featuring paintings and prints by Minneapolis-based artist Chuck U!
Join us this Friday, December 12, 6-9pm, for the opening of Further Isn't Far Enough, Paintings and Prints by Chuck U. The artist will be in attendance, plus we'll have a set by DJ Sean Doe! Free, all ages.
Exhibit continues through January 18, 2026.
Sign up at previews.rotofugi.com for first online access to exhibit pieces.
About the Artist
Chuck U is a painter, illustrator and muralist from Minneapolis, Minnesota who specializes in whimsical yet intricate works that celebrate the unusual and unexpected.
His pieces are populated with fanciful flora, fauna and unusual landscapes that are playful yet masterful and aim to spark imagination and joy in the viewer.
Chuck's prints utilize a combination of traditional pen and ink technique with digital coloring applications that are printed digitally or as limited edition screen prints. His paintings and murals are approached with a similar sensibility but take on a life of their own transporting the viewer with scale, color, and the skillful line work that has become his signature.
Influenced by artists such as Eastman and Laird, MC Escher, and James Jean, Chuck U continues to bring his own mix of the delightfully unpredictable with the intricately elaborate to create works that are bois-terous, witty and memorable.
Further Isn't Far Enough
Paintings and Prints by Chuck U
December 12, 2025-January 18, 2026
Opening Reception
Friday October 12, 6-9pm
with music by DJ Sean Doe
Free – All Ages
Rotofugi — 2780 N Lincoln Ave — Chicago
An LGBTQ+ Safe Space
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Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Just wanted to pop this here in case you're thinking of visiting over the next couple weeks to do some holiday gift shopping. 🥰
Now through December 23 we're open daily 10am-9pm. so stop by and grab some blind boxes, plush, that vinyl your friend has been eyeing, or go big with an original piece of artwork! And you could always just treat yourself! ❤️
Rotofugi — 2780 N Lincoln Ave — Chicago
An LGBTQ+ Safe Space
It's October and that means our good friends Cherry Moth Cake & Monster Bloodbath are back with a new exhibit!
JOIN US Saturday, October 11, 10am-2pm, for a special 4-hour-long artist reception and pop-up shop! Both Cherry Moth Cake & Monster Bloodbath will be set up with all kinds of spooktastic goodies — prints, pins, toys and more — plus DJ Sean Doe will be spinning live!
Online sales of the exhibit pieces will be available in the week after the exhibit opens. Sign up at previews.rotofugi.com to receive first chance for online purchase.
Mystic Creepers
New Works by Cherry Moth Cake & Monster Bloodbath
October 11-December 7, 2025
Opening Reception & Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, October 11, 10am-2pm
with music by DJ Sean Doe
Free – All Ages
Rotofugi — 2780 N Lincoln Ave — Chicago
An LGBTQ+ Safe Space
We are thrilled to announce the details for our August exhibit by amazing Chicago-based artist and illustrator Michelle Romo!
Last year we partnered with Michelle on a mini exhibit of the artwork that she created for her awesome Mystic Cats Tarot Deck — and we knew we wanted to do even more with her, so she's back with a new body of ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE work!
Join us Saturday, August 9, 6-8pm for an opening reception to meet Michelle and browse the artwork while grooving to a live set by DJ Sean Doe!
Works will be available first to members of our Gallery Previews email list. Sign up at http://previews.rotofugi.com
Cosmic Collections: A Series of Imaginary Products
New Works by Michelle Romo
August 9-31, 2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 9, 6-8pm
Free – All Ages – BYOB
Rotofugi — 2780 N Lincoln Ave — Chicago
An LGBTQ+ Safe Space
About the Artist
Michelle Romo is an illustrator, product designer, and maker of fun things!
Michelle has written and illustrated several books (Frankie's Magical Day, The Spencer the Cat Series and Paper Wonderland) and has developed two tarot and oracle decks (Mystic Cats Tarot and Cosmic Kindness Oracle). Her board book series, Spencer the Cat, was partially developed by Cartoon Network for an animated series.
Michelle has created countless characters over the years and has a focus in designing products for children including apparel, accessories, home decor, and toys. She also licenses her artwork under the name "Crowded Teeth" and participates in art shows creating one of a kind art pieces.
Select clients and collaborators include: Workman Publishing, Abrams Appleseed, Disney, Sanrio, Hasbro, Cartoon Network, Pals Socks, Scholastic Book Fairs, The Flaming Lips, CAMP and more.
Michelle currently lives in Chicago, IL and is obsessed with her 3 cats — Chu Chu, Deli, and Bimmy.
